NCIS: Los Angeles Boss R. Scott Gemmill Reveals Emotional Details About the Series Finale!
Bidding Farewell to “NCIS: Los Angeles” After 14 Memorable Seasons
The series finale of NCIS: Los Angeles, titled “New Beginnings, Part 2,” marked the end of a remarkable journey, concluding after 14 seasons and 323 episodes. For showrunner R. Scott Gemmill, crafting a satisfying conclusion meant balancing a final mission with meaningful closure for the characters fans have grown to love.
Character-Focused Closure
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gemmill shared his approach to the finale: prioritizing the characters’ emotional journeys over the episode’s central case—a mission involving an undercover ATF agent and an arms-dealing operation.
“It was just about going character by character and figuring out what they’ve been through, what they deserve, and what we’d like to see for the future,” Gemmill said.
The finale delivered heartfelt resolutions: Callen (Chris O’Donnell) chose an intimate courthouse wedding with Anna (Bar Paly) instead of a lavish ceremony, while Kensi (Daniela Ruah) and Deeks (Eric Christian Olsen) celebrated the joyful news of becoming parents.
A Bittersweet Goodbye
The final day of filming was deeply emotional, reflecting the strong bond forged among the cast and crew over the show’s 14-year run. Gemmill described the atmosphere as bittersweet, with many longtime members of the team struggling to say goodbye.
“When you see grown men, tough, tough men coming up to you crying, you’ve done something right,” he shared, highlighting the profound connections built on set.
Honoring the Past and Embracing the Future
The finale paid homage to the show’s legacy, reuniting beloved characters from earlier seasons while setting the stage for new adventures. The closing scenes featured Callen and Hanna (LL Cool J) preparing for a mission in Morocco to find Hetty (Linda Hunt), offering fans a glimpse of continued possibilities for the characters.
Gemmill wanted viewers to leave the finale with hope, saying, “If you’ve invested that much time in watching a show, you want to leave in a satisfied state.”
The Legacy Lives On
As NCIS: Los Angeles takes its final bow, the NCIS franchise continues to thrive with NCIS, NCIS: Hawaii, and the upcoming NCIS: Sydney. While the spin-off concludes, the characters and their stories remain etched in fans’ hearts.
Reflecting on the series’ legacy, Gemmill emphasized the sense of family that defined the production. “It was a great, great run. I’m sad it’s over,” he said, leaving fans and cast alike with cherished memories from a beloved chapter in television history.
